Get Ready for a Great DC Conference
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☐1. Raise Money
☐2. Register
Complete the registration form and confirm with ASGA. Register early to save money. ASGA members save $100 per person. Not sure who’s attending? Enter “TBD” — you can update names later.
- Conference registration tips
- Sample excuse letter for professors (optional)
- Sample delegate contract (optional)
- Sample press release (optional)
☐3. Reserve Hotel Rooms
Visit the Hotel page to book at the ASGA discounted rate. The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is just five minutes from the U.S. Capitol — the closest hotel, with the best ASGA rate. Book early as the block sells out!
☐4. Plan Air or Train Travel
ASGA recommends flying into Reagan National (DCA) — just 5 miles from the hotel with direct Metro access. Dulles (IAD) and BWI are also options. Amtrak stops at Union Station, 2 blocks from the hotel.
☐5. Plan Ground Transportation
From Reagan National: take the Yellow line Metro to Gallery Place/Chinatown, transfer to the Red line, exit at Union Station, walk 2 blocks. Under $5. See the full Travel page for all options including Uber/Lyft and parking.
☐6. Review Directions
Full directions to the conference at our Directions page.
☐7. Conference Attire
Thursday & Friday: Business attire
Saturday & Sunday: College/University shirts & jeans
Saturday & Sunday: College/University shirts & jeans
☐8. Bring Business Cards, Constitutions & Swag
Bring SG business cards, brochures, and swag for the SG Exchange — share your materials with SG leaders from across the country. First-come, first-served table space. Bring your own tablecloth!
☐9. Check the Local Weather
October evenings in D.C. can be chilly, and meeting rooms are often cool. Check the local forecast and pack a layer.
☐10. Review the Conference Schedule
Review the conference schedule and plan which workshops to attend. Know when each day starts and ends.
☐11. Read These Conference Articles
Why Washington, DC?
- 5-minute walk to the U.S. Capitol
- Museums, monuments & restaurants nearby
- Experience SG in the nation's capital
Why ASGA?
- Dedicated exclusively to Student Government
- 50,000+ student leaders trained
- Nearly 1,000 member institutions
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